Effectiveness of Inpatient Rehabilitation for Older Adults Soon After Dialysis Initiation to Improve Health Outcomes

Multiple studies have shown that older adults’ initiation of dialysis is associated with functional decline often within months of starting treatment. This functional impairment has been associated with a 2- to 4-fold higher risk of mortality and morbidity. This study sought to assess if rehabilitation within the first few months after starting dialysis may improve physical function and reduce the rates of hospitalization and mortality.